Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Vest-Lindsey House

By Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015

1. Vest-Lindsey House Marker

Inscription. Erected before 1820, this house is linked to several prominent men. It was childhood home of George Graham Vest, a famous orator, debater, and three-term senator from Missouri; member CSA Congress 3 years. Also home of Daniel W. Lindsey, who, during the Civil War, was Union regimental and brigade commander, and later Inspector General and Adjutant General of Kentucky.

Location. 38° 11.883′ N, 84° 52.816′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Wapping Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on Wapping Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Wapping Street, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on June 17, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.